Best 5 Grilled Oysters With Hot Sauce Butter Recipes

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Grilled oysters with hot sauce butter is a delicacy that combines the briny sweetness of fresh oysters with the spicy kick of hot sauce and the richness of melted butter. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a special occasion. The oysters are grilled until they are plump and juicy, and the hot sauce butter is the perfect complement to their briny flavor. Served with a side of lemon wedges and crusty bread, this dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH HOT-SAUCE BUTTER



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Oysters cook quickly on a hot grill, the meat poaching in a bubbling compound butter flavored with a vinegar-rich hot sauce, garlic and lemon zest. Ideally, you can assign someone else the job of shucking and focus on the grill, making sure the oysters don't stay on it much longer than 2 or 3 minutes, so the meat is still plump and juicy. If you're working on your own, open the oysters in advance and handle them carefully, so as not to spill the liquor inside the shells, which combines with the melted butter to create a delicious, briny flavor. To make a whole meal out of them, serve them with some grilled bread and a simple salad.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces butter
3 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce
1 small garlic clove
1 lemon, zested, then cut into wedges
1 anchovy
48 oysters

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine butter, hot sauce, garlic, lemon zest and anchovy, and pulse until there are no streaks of hot sauce and the butter is a uniform shade of pale pink. (If you don't have a food processor, leave the butter out until it's very soft, then beat the ingredients together with a spoon.) Scrape the mixture into a small bowl, and set aside in the fridge.
  • Put the oysters in a large bowl in the sink, and scrub off any sand or grit. Rinse well, drain and refrigerate until you're ready to shuck. To shuck: Grip an oyster with a folded dishtowel so the shell is cupped side down, hinge side facing toward you. Push the tip of the oyster knife into the hinge, and twist so it cracks open. Make sure the knife is clean of shell and grit, then use it to release the top shell, and slide it under the oyster meat to release it from the bottom shell. Repeat with remaining oysters, discarding any that are already open or that have a bad smell.
  • Build a fire in your charcoal grill, or set a gas grill to high. Gently crumple a sheet of aluminum foil so its grooves can support the open oysters and keep them from spilling, and set it on the grate. Place 12 oysters on the foil, and top each with approximately ½ teaspoon of butter; use more for especially large oysters, but less for small ones. The idea is to cover the oyster with butter, but not to overfill the shell. Cover the grill, and cook until the butter and oyster juices are bubbling but the oyster is still plump, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Use tongs to transfer hot oysters to a platter lined with another piece of foil that will keep the shells upright, and serve immediately with a bottle of hot sauce and lemon wedges at the table. Repeat with remaining oysters.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 901, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 58 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 959 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 2 grams

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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This is a simple version of what they call an Oyster Roast in the Carolina low country. You just put some nice plump oysters over a hot fire and when they pop open, you spoon over a little lemon butter and serve them immediately. A friend of mine, Tim Gilchrist, invented a special tool he calls a "Great Grate" which holds the oysters upright and allows you to pick up the grate instead of the individual oysters. It's really a very special tool. They are made in various sizes that can hold 6 to 30 oysters. The grate can also be used for clams. Great Grates can be purchased on line at www.greatgrate.com or by calling Great Grate at 877-768-5766. You can use any medium to large plump oysters for this recipe, but I like to use wild oysters like blue points; fancy half-shell oysters are expensive and some of their nuances are lost in the cooking. For equipment you will need a grill, grill brush and a pair of long tongs. The "Great Grate" is optional, but makes the job much easier. You will also need a 1-quart saucepan, a wooden spoon, and a whisk to make the sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds medium-sized oysters, well scrubbed (about 24)
1/3 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly chopped chervil or parsley leaves
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or Great Grate over medium heat.
  • Scrub and rinse the oysters. Keep refrigerated until ready to grill.
  • To make the sauce: Pour the cream into a 1-quart saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking occasionally to prevent the cream from boiling over, until the volume is reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking constantly, until the sauce is shiny, emulsified, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the lemon juice and simmer briefly. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chervil or parsley and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Keep the sauce warm until ready to serve.
  • Set up the oysters on the grill with the cup side down (and flat side up) or place them directly on the grill in the same fashion. Cook the oysters without turning them.
  • As soon as the oysters pop open, after 8 to 10 minutes, transfer them carefully with tongs to a platter (or plates) lined with a bed rock salt. If you are using a Great Grate, this won't be necessary. Use the tongs to pry off the top shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over each oyster and serve immediately.

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h16m

Yield 24 oysters, 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
24 shucked oysters, half of each shell reserved and washed

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine all ingredients except the oysters and mix thoroughly to combine. Transfer butter mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and roll up to form a tight log and freeze until firm.
  • Preheat a grill to high.
  • Place the washed oyster shells on a baking sheet and top each shell with 1 oyster. Remove the butter from the freezer and unwrap. Slice the butter into 24 rounds and place 1 round on top of each oyster. Place the oysters on the preheated grill and cook until the oysters are just cooked through, curled around the edges and the butter is melted and bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH LEMONY GARLIC-HERB BUTTER



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Garlic, lemon, herbs and butter form a classic European pairing that is perfectly at home spooned into a hot grilled oyster, but if that's not your style, try out these recipes for Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze or Harissa-Parmesan Butter - or, better yet, make all three. Any leftover flavored butter and sauces are excellent melted over grilled vegetables, such as asparagus or zucchini, or over grilled chicken, fish or even steak, and they can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks or in the freezer for several months. When shopping for oysters, look for specimens with deeply cupped bottom shells in order to help retain their natural liquor and provide ample space for the flavored butter.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     dinner, seafood, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 24 oysters

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into pats
1 ounce fresh parsley leaves (about 1 packed cup), roughly chopped
1 ounce fresh basil leaves (about 1 packed cup)
6 medium garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 oysters, scrubbed clean of any sand or grit under cool running water.

Steps:

  • Ignite a full chimney of coals and spread out under one side of the grill once they are fully covered in gray ash, or heat half the burners of a gas grill to high. Cover and let the grill heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut off a sheet of aluminum foil twice the length of a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet. Crumple it up so that it fits into the baking sheet. The crumpled foil should be able to support the cupped side of the oysters without allowing them to tip over.
  • Prepare the garlic-herb butter: In a food processor, combine the butter, parsley, basil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Process until the herbs are finely chopped and there are no large chunks of butter remaining, about 30 seconds total, stopping to scrape down the sides of the processor with a rubber spatula a few times as needed. Transfer the mixture to a small, oven-safe saucepan.
  • Using tongs, arrange the oysters over the hot side of the grill, placing them with the cupped sides down, doing your best to set them in the grates so that oyster juices don't pour out of the cups as they open. Cover and cook, checking on them every minute or so, and transferring any oysters that have begun to gape open to the foil-lined baking sheet. After a total of 4 minutes, transfer any remaining oysters to the foil whether they have opened or not. Place the saucepan on the cooler side of the grill.
  • As soon as the oysters are cool enough to handle, pry off the top shells with a butter knife or oyster knife, severing through the muscle that holds the oyster to the shell and retaining as much juice in the shell as possible. For oysters that aren't already gaping open, the easiest way to pry off the lids is by inserting the tip of the knife into the joint and firmly twisting it until the joint releases.
  • Spoon a generous teaspoon of the garlic-herb butter (which should be fully melted by now) into each oyster, then return the oysters directly onto the grates on the hot side of the grill. Cook, uncovered, until the sauce mixture is bubbling hot, about 1 minute. Return the oysters to the foil-lined baking sheet and serve immediately.

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER



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Spicy butter-topped oysters that are grilled and on your table in minutes.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Oysters

Time 9m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 pound oysters on the half shell

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place butter in a small bowl. Stir in chipotle pepper and set aside.
  • Grill oysters for 4 minutes. Transfer oysters to a plate. Spoon chipotle butter over the oysters and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 214.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 786.4 mg

Tips:

  • Choose fresh oysters for the best flavor and texture. Look for oysters that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in the shell.
  • Scrub the oysters thoroughly with a stiff brush to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Shuck the oysters carefully using an oyster knife. Be careful not to spill any of the oyster liquor, which is full of flavor.
  • Place the oysters on a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shells pop open.
  • Remove the oysters from the grill and top with hot sauce butter. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Grilled oysters with hot sauce butter are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give grilled oysters with hot sauce butter a try. You won't be disappointed!

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